Date:12/06/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/06/12/stories/2008061252732100.htm

Sport

Bryant gives Lakers crucial win over Celtics

LOS ANGELES: Kobe Bryant revived Los Angeles — and the NBA finals — as the Lakers beat the Boston Celtics 87-81 in game three on Tuesday. Bryant was close to the form that made him this season’s MVP, scoring 36 points. More of a surprise was the 20 points from reserve Sasha Vujacic. — AP